Sri Lanka has lately been a popular destination on manytravellers’ itineraries. A country with something for everyone. A clean, uncrowded and affordable destination apt for a relaxed holiday. Discover the sight of hundreds of elephants gathering, refreshing tea plantations, white sand beaches, legendary ancient temples, drink refreshing king coconuts and much more. To make things even pleasant, the Sri Lankan locals are very welcoming and treat their guests with utmost hospitality. Itineraries for a vacation in Sri Lanka start from 3 nights onwards. Described below is our top selling itinerary.

DAY 01 :

[ AIRPORT / COLOMBO – APPROX 20 HRS DRIVE ]

Arrival to Sri Lanka Your chauffeur/ guide will meet you at the airport, and drive you to Colombo the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Check inn at the hotel at Relax.

Evening take in the sights and sounds of the capital city from the busy commercial hub to the tree-lined suburbs. Here, colonial architecture vies with glass skyscrapers and the past comes alive in buildings that have withstood great winds of change. There are bargains to find, history to discover and much to explore. Overnight stay in Colombo.

DAY 02 :

[ COLOMBO / KITHULGALA / NUWARA ELIYA – APPROX 05 HRS DRIVE ]

Morning after Breakfast head ‘up country’ and the city of NuwaraEliya via Kithulgala. If you feel adventurous, the incredible experience of White Water Rafting awaits you at Kitulgala. The 5km on the picturesque Kelani River run covers 5 major rapids and 4 minor ones. You will be in good hands with safety gear, modern rafts, and a comprehensive safety briefing given by our white water rafting instructors beforehand. Those who prefer to keep their feet dry can take it easy, relax and admire the beautiful views.

Afternoon: The old colonial outpost still referred to as ‘Little England’ NuwaraEliya certainly lives up to its name. Perched 6200 feet above sea level, the climate too, adds to the illusion of one stepping into an old English town, where neat hedges, quaint cottages and beautiful old buildings stand as serene as they did well over a century ago – the magnificent Grand Hotel presiding over them all. There is, of course, an old golf course as well as horse racing events to complete the picture. Overnight stay in NuwaraEliya.

DAY 03 :

[ NUWARA ELIYA / HORTON PLAINS ]

Morning: Leave early for an excursion to Horton Plains National Park (Optional – Van / Jeep must be hired separately to visit Horton Plains). At a level of over 7000 ft above sea level, Horton Plains is the highest plateau in the country and its unique landscape and wilderness draws visitors from near and far. The vast Patna rises from the marshland on the lower slopes and spreads up to the tree line – trees which are stunted by the winds, covered in ‘Spagnum moss ‘ or old man’s beard. The swirling mist envelops it all. In the lush jungle rare and endemic trees and plants flourish – the ‘Niloo’ flowers bloom once in 12 years. Sambur, leopard and other mammals as well as many species of birds and butterflies are also found here. Evening: Enjoy a tour of the charming town of NuwaraEliya. Overnight stay in NuwaraEliya.

DAY 04 :

[ NUWARA ELIYA – KANDY APPROX 03 HRS DRIVE ]

Morning after Breakfast proceeds to the hill capital of Kandy visiting the Ramboda waterfalls and a tea factory along the way.

Afternoon: Enjoy a city tour of Kandy – the last kingdom of the Sinhalese, taking in the sights of Upper Lake Drive and the Market Square on the way to pay homage to one of the most sacred religious sites in Sri Lanka. The Temple of the Tooth or DaladaMaligawa is believed to house the ‘tooth relic’ of the Lord Buddha. Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens en route. 147 acres of lushness with over 5000 species of trees and plants many of which are rare or endemic; a spice garden and an Orchid house are yours to explore.

A walk around the town will let you indulge in some souvenir hunting with intricate treasures in wood, copper, silver, brass, ebony, bronze, ceramics, lacquer work, handlooms, batiks, jewelry and reed-ware to choose from.

Evening: Round off your day with a cultural show, where the vibrant costumes and pulsating rhythms of traditional dance forms from centuries old rituals will enthrall you. Overnight stay in Kandy.

DAY 05 :

[ KANDY / DAMBULLA / TRINCOMALEE APPROX 04 ½ HRS DRIVE ]

Morning after Breakfast proceed to Trincomalee to Enjoy the East cost beach, On the way visit the historic Dambulla Cave Temple en route. Famed for their exquisite painted ceilings and statues – over 130 of them, the temple complex comprises five caves, some dating back to the 1st century B.C Overnight stay at Trincomalee / Nilaveli

DAY 06 :

( TRINCOMALEE / NILAVELI )

Breakfast at the hotel and spend the leisure on the beach also you could do some excursions (Optional) such as Whale Watching Excursion (05.30 – 09.3 0 AM) off the coast of Trincomalee, where the giants of the ocean are seen in abundance with large pods of dolphins and, in the migration season, blue whales found just a few miles offshore. Pigeon Island Boat Ride which is one of the two marine national parks of Sri Lanka. Overnight stay at Trincomalee / Nilaveli.

DAY 07 :

( TRINCOMALEE / HABARANNA – APPROX 02 HRS DRIVE )

Morning after Breakfast transfer to Dambulla / Habaranna Afternoon set off to discover the 8th wonder of the world – the Sigiriya Rock Fortress. Dating back to the 5th Century A.D, this astounding ‘city’ on the summit of a high outcrop was the royal citadel of King Kassapa for over 18 years. A miraculous feat of artistry and engineering, its unique features and exquisite frescoes continue to amaze all who visit it, even today. Overnight stay in Habarana/Dambulla

DAY 08 :

( HABARANNA / NEGOMBO – APPROX 04 ½ HRS DRIVE )

Morning: Take to the skies on an exciting Hot Air Ballooning adventure at Dambulla (Optional). Float with the winds and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking scenery from up high – from around 500 to 2000 feet. Drift above it all – forests, lakes and rivers, famous landmarks such as Sigiriya rock fortress, ancient ruins and of course wild life too. A magical sensation that is often described as ‘surreal and peaceful’ by many, it’s a journey you will treasure. (The exact route cannot be predicted as the balloon follows wind direction. The entire experience lasts around 2 ½ hours from preparations to take off. Stringent safety procedures are always followed and a support vehicle follows the flight at all times.) Thereafter transfer to Negombo Overnight stay in Negombo

DAY 09 :

[ NEGOMBO / AIRPORT - APPROX 15 MINTS DRIVE ]

After breakfast, bid goodbye to Sri Lanka as you leave to the airport for your departure flight.

Meet and Assistance at the Airport.

Accommodation at the above mentioned Hotels.

Breakfast on all days

Excursions and tours as per itinerary(entrance fees excluded)

Transfers on private basis in an AC Vehicle.

Service of an English Speaking Chauffeur Guide.

City Tour and visiting of sites in cities where the clients are spending the night